Dunnigan, Arthur James

He was educated in Huntsville. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as a sergeant in World War II. He was a member of Orchard Knob Missionary Baptist Church.

He was a hard worker, usually working two jobs to support his family. He was a quiet, loyal, loving and supportive man. He worked several jobs including 18 years at Erlanger Hospital and retired from Walter A. Wood Supply after 35 years at the age of 80.

During his retirement, he enjoyed word games, reading and watching Law and Order (all of them). He loved to travel and spend time with his family.

Arthur was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Dunnigan, Lou Ollie Kelly Dunnigan-Toney and sister, Lucy Battle and nephew, Abraham Battle.

Mary Jane Levi died on March 2, 2015 after a yearlong battle with cancer. She died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family and friends. Mary Jane was a graduate of City High School. She and her husband Donald were active in the Hixson Ball Progam and coached softball for many years. She was an active member of Abba's House and enjoyed serving in the kitchen ... (click for more)

Aubrey William Wood, Jr., 60, died on Monday, March 2, 2015 in a local health care facility, surrounded by his family. Aubrey was a kind and loving father, grandfather and brother who will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was a master auto mechanic and owned many auto repair shops. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aubrey Wood, Sr. and Elizabeth Espy ... (click for more)

William Donald "Foots" Bishop, 73, of Summerville, Georgia, died on Monday, March 2, 2015 at Redmond Regional Medical Center. Mr. Bishop was born March 18, 1941, in Centre, AL, son of the late Hubert and Thelma Bishop. He was a member of the Faith Temple and worked as a carpenter. Mr. Bishop enjoyed fishing, attending Gospel singings, and browsing trade days. In addition ... (click for more)

Joan Roberts Tilson, 89, of Sandy Springs, GA, died on February 18, 2015, at Floyd Medical Center. She was born April 13, 1925, in Brookhaven, MS, daughter of the late John M. and Vivian Sauls Roberts, and had lived over 55 years in her home in Sandy Springs. For the last year and a half, she lived with her daughter in Summerville, GA. In addition to her parents, ... (click for more)

An Ooltewah woman testified Tuesday that her son's girlfriend told her they had no regrets for trying to kill her by setting her house on fire. Paula K. Shouse said she asked Gladys George, "You tried to kill me" and she replied, "Yes, we did." She said she asked Ms. George, "Do you regret what you did" and she answered, "No, not at all." Ms. Shouse also said the only reason ... (click for more)

Charles Holsey, 19, was shot and killed Monday night. The preliminary police investigation indicates that during a drug transaction at 310 Sylvan St., a fight broke out and Holsey was shot once. Holsey then left in his vehicle later wrecking in the 700 block of North Market Street. One other person involved in the crash was taken by ambulance to a local hospital. ... (click for more)